Einstein-Elevator, Research tower at Hannover Institute of Technology Nord, Germany
The Einstein-Elevator is a 29-meter-tall research facility at Leibniz University Hannover where experiments are conducted under controlled microgravity conditions. The gondola carries up to 1,000 kilograms and creates about four seconds of microgravity during each test.
The project began in 2016 after five years of planning and development at Leibniz University Hannover. The research facility was created to give scientists conditions similar to those in space for their experiments.
The facility brings together researchers from around the world who work on quantum physics and materials science under weightless-like conditions.
The facility runs hundreds of experiments daily and is open to visitors with scientific interest. When visiting, allow time to understand how the tower works and what research projects are underway.
The facility uses roller coaster technology combined with precision machine tools to control movements down to the millimeter. This unusual combination allows for extremely precise positioning of the gondola during microgravity experiments.
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